Garden Court residents are invited this Thursday, March 15 to the neighborhood association’s (GCCA) general meeting where they can learn more about zoning and how it impacts their neighborhood.

The meeting will include a special presentation by Martine DeCamp, senior planner for the City of Philadelphia assigned to University City and Southwest Philadelphia, who will share an overview of the city’s zoning process. You can also learn about how you can get involved and ask your most pressing zoning questions. Refreshments will be provided.

The meeting will be held at Mosaic Community Church (123 S. 51st St.) from 7 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.

It’s worth noting that a recent proposal by the Post Brothers to build a 243-unit addition to Garden Court Plaza at 4701 Pine St. (see rendering) was rejected by the city for not conforming to the current zoning code (CMX-2) because of its height, density and open space and required a special variance. You can read more about this project here and here.